Experiences with Yashica Minister 700?

[thmk]

Hello,

does anyone have experiences with this camera? I have one which is in need for a repair (shutter, finder cleaning...) and I would like to evaluate if it makes sense to get it repaired.

CHeers
Thomas-Michael

 

[pshinkaw]

I purchased one after watching e-Bay for almost a year. They are very uncommon and there is not much literature availablee, old ads etc. about them. Mine is fuilly functional but has some beat up appearance parts which I jopt to replace someday.

It is basically a Minister D with a faster lens and faster shutter. I think it was superseded in the Yashica line-up by the Lynx 5000.

-Paul